Sewer repair work on SE 17th Avenue between Rex Street and Bybee Boulevard is delayed with a potential start date of the week of March 9. This work involves a two-month closure of SE 17th Avenue between Bybee and Rex. During the closure, traffic is expected to increase on SE 18th and SE Milwaukie. SE 17th will be closed to traffic during work hours from 7:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.

WHAT WE’VE HEARD FROM YOU

· Concerns have been raised regarding the closure of SE 17th Avenue specifically related to speed, bus detours, and freight on the detoured streets. Traffic engineers have thoroughly analyzed alternatives, and inspectors will monitor speed and safety of the detoured traffic.

· In response to neighborhood concerns, Trimet Bus 70 will be detoured onto SE Milwaukie instead of SE 18th, and school busses will avoid 18th as well.

CONSTRUCTION SCHEDULE

Below is the anticipated construction schedule for the next three weeks. This schedule is subject to change due to a variety of factors, including underground conditions, weather, subcontractor schedules and availability of materials.

On several streets, repairs have been completed, but final paving has not been done. Final street restoration requires a stretch of sufficiently warm, dry weather, which cannot be predicted weeks ahead. When weather conditions allow (in the next month or two), crews plan to complete the final paving and concrete work on:

· SE Yukon between SE 17th and 19th avenues

· SE 18th Avenue between Yukon and Tolman streets

· SE 22nd Avenue between Yukon Street and Bybee Boulevard

Properties on these streets will receive notice prior to the restoration work.

SE 17th Avenue (between Bybee and Rex) – prepare for upcoming work by cleaning out and locating branches to individual properties. THERE WILL BE NO SIGNIFICANT TRAFFIC IMPACTS during this week of work on SE 17th Avenue
SE Tolman Street (between SE 20th and 22nd) – complete open trench construction of mainline
SE Milwaulkie Avenue (between the two intersections with Lambert) – rebuild manhole at SE Lambert, and install stormwater drain
SE Clatsup Street (between 19th and 21st) – rebuild manhole in front of 1920 and 1923

Below is the anticipated sewer construction schedule for the next three weeks. This schedule is subject to change due to a variety of factors, including underground conditions, weather, subcontractor schedules and availability of materials. As the contractor completes construction on each street, crews apply a temporary asphalt patch. They will return at a later date to apply permanent paving.

Week of February 2:

SE Milwaukie Ave. (between Henry and Ogden) – inspection of interiors of pipelines using video cameras. Work will be focused around the intersections of Milwaukie with Henry St., Duke St., Glenwood St., Rural St., and Ogden St. Actual construction on Milwaukie is not starting now; this pre-construction work will help us better understand pipe conditions. This work will require temporary traffic lane restrictions and some on-street parking closures; flaggers will maintain traffic flow. Work at each location will last about a day.
SE 22nd Ave. (between Tolman and Claybourne) – open trench construction on mainline for northern half of block (north of 6424)
SE 22nd Ave. (between Tolman and Bybee) – installation of sewer branches to individual properties
SE Miller Ave. (between 15th and 16th) – finish installation of sewer branches to individual properties and open cut spot repairs in front of 1565, 1566, 1574 SE Miller and 7933 SE 16th
SE Clatsop St. (between 19th and 21st) – installation of branches to individual properties and open cut spot repairs in front of 1943, 1944, 2004, 2005, 2014, and 2015)

· Traffic control signs will be set up. The contractor maintains local access, but expect delays.

· On-street parking in or near the work area is prohibited during construction hours. When crews are working on your block, please plan to move your vehicle to another block each day by 7:00 a.m.

· Equipment and materials are stored on nearby streets overnight.

· There will be periods of inactivity between construction phases.

· A city inspector is on-site during work hours and may be able to assist you with construction concerns. Inspectors typically wear a City of Portland safety vest and hard hat.

· Please stay clear of all construction activities and keep children and pets clear of all construction activities.

· Some tree trimming of branches that overhang the right-of-way will be conducted by professional arborists. Only branches that limit access of the construction teams will be trimmed.

FOR MORE INFORMATION

Environmental Services is repairing or replacing about 25,000 feet of public sewer pipes in the Sellwood-Moreland neighborhood that are between 80 and 100 years old and failing due to age. This project will help protect the public and the environment by reducing the possibility of costly breaks, leaks, blockages and sewage releases to homes, businesses and streets.

To learn more, or see a project map, go to www.portlandoregon.gov/bes/sellwoodmoreland

Thank you for your cooperation during this project. Please let us know if you have project related concerns regarding business operations, disability issues or medical or business deliveries. We’ll strive to provide a quick response to your concerns, minimal disruption to your residence or business, and open and honest communication throughout the project.

Below is the anticipated construction schedule for the next three weeks. This schedule is subject to change due to a variety of factors, including underground conditions, weather, subcontractor schedules and availability of materials. As the contractor completes construction on each street, work crews apply a temporary asphalt patch. They will return at a later date to apply permanent paving.

Week of January 19:

SE 22nd Ave (between Tolman and Claybourne) – open trench construction on mainline for southern half of block (south of 6414), manhole repair in front of 6414, 6415, 6424 and 6425
SE Knapp (between 13th and 14th Ave) – installation of branches to individual properties and open cut spot repairs in front of 1339, 1340, 1351, and 1354
SE Rex (between 9th and 11th Ave) – installation of branches to individual properties and open cut spot repairs in front of 906 and 926 SE Rex and in back of 916 and 926 SE Sellwood Blvd)

Week of January 26:

SE 22nd Ave (between Tolman and Claybourne) – open trench construction on mainline for northern half of block (north of 6414)
SE Rex (between 9th and 11th Ave) – finish installation of branches to individual properties and open cut spot repairs in front of 906 and 926 SE Rex and in back of 916 and 926 SE Sellwood Blvd)

· Traffic control signs will be set up. The contractor maintains local access, but expect delays.

· On-street parking in or near the work area is prohibited during construction hours. When crews are working on your block, please plan to move your vehicle to another block each day by 7:00 a.m.

· Equipment and materials are stored on nearby streets overnight.

· There will be periods of inactivity between construction phases.

· A city inspector is on-site during work hours and may be able to assist you with construction concerns. Inspectors typically wear a City of Portland safety vest and hard hat.

· Please stay clear of all construction activities and keep children and pets clear of all construction activities.

· Some tree trimming of branches that overhang the right-of-way will be conducted by professional arborists. Only branches that limit access of the construction teams will be trimmed.

FOR MORE INFORMATION

Environmental Services is repairing or replacing about 25,000 feet of public sewer pipes in the Sellwood-Moreland neighborhood that are between 80 and 100 years old and failing due to age. This project will help protect the public and the environment by reducing the possibility of costly breaks, leaks, blockages and sewage releases to homes, businesses and streets. To learn more, or see a project map, go to www.portlandoregon.gov/bes/sellwoodmoreland .

Thank you for your cooperation during this project. Please let us know if you have project related concerns regarding business operations, disability issues or medical or business deliveries. We’ll strive to provide a quick response to your concerns, minimal disruption to your residence or business, and open and honest communication throughout the project.

8:30 Brainstorm how to brand and promote SMILE—Gail Hoffnagle
Next SMILE General meeting February 4, 2015
Next SMILE Board meeting is February 18, 2015

]]>http://sellwood.org/2015/01/19/january-smile-board-meeting-agenda/feed/0Land Use Committee meeting re: SE 13th Ave., Jan. 28, 2015http://sellwood.org/2015/01/19/land-use-committee-meeting-re-se-13th-ave-jan-28-2015/
http://sellwood.org/2015/01/19/land-use-committee-meeting-re-se-13th-ave-jan-28-2015/#commentsMon, 19 Jan 2015 17:06:49 +0000http://sellwood.org/?p=2446The SMILE Land Use Committee will be holding a public meeting at the SMILE Station on January 28, 2015 at 7:30 p.m. to discuss a proposed designation within the draft Portland Comprehensive Plan. The Plan proposes to designate the lots along SE 13th Ave. between Sherrett and Linn as “Mixed Use — Neighborhood” which is a commercial and associated residential use designation.

Over the long run, this could lead to a change in the character of the street from primarily residential to commercial.

SMILE has some concerns over this proposed designation but would like to hear the opinions of property owners, residents, and other interested members of SMILE before making a recommendation to the City of Portland. The Land Use Committee will be holding this public meeting to decide whether to present it to the SMILE Board for further action.

More information on the Portland Comprehensive Plan can be found online at the following address: http://www.portlandoregon.gov/bps/57352

Next Board Meeting—January 21, 2015
Next General Meeting—February 4, 2015

]]>http://sellwood.org/2015/01/05/january-general-smile-meeting/feed/0Sellwood-Moreland Sewer Rehab Project Construction Update: December 19, 2014http://sellwood.org/2014/12/29/sellwood-moreland-sewer-rehab-project-construction-update-december-19-2014/
http://sellwood.org/2014/12/29/sellwood-moreland-sewer-rehab-project-construction-update-december-19-2014/#commentsMon, 29 Dec 2014 19:28:00 +0000http://sellwood.org/?p=2438Environmental Services is repairing or replacing about 25,000 feet of public sewer pipes in the Sellwood-Moreland neighborhood that are between 80 and 100 years old and failing due to age. This project will help protect the public and the environment by reducing the possibility of costly breaks, leaks, blockages and sewage releases to homes, businesses and streets.

WHAT WE’VE HEARD FROM YOU

Many of you have called regarding the tree trimming notice. This will be an ongoing process and will be limited to streets where construction is happening and construction equipment can not clear branches hanging in the right of way. A professional arborist will perform all trimming at the expense of the city and no further action is needed by property owners.

CONSTRUCTION SCHEDULE
Below is the anticipated construction schedule for the next two weeks. This schedule is subject to change due to a variety of factors, including underground conditions, weather, subcontractor schedules and availability of materials. As the contractor completes construction on each street, work crews apply a temporary asphalt patch. They will return at a later date to apply permanent paving.
There will be no construction from December 24th through the 26th and December 31st through January 1st, although some work will be conducted on SE 22nd between Tolman and Bybee on Monday (12/22) and Tuesday (12/23)

Note: Though our work may be directly in front of specific homes, all homes on the block are likely to be impacted by noise, traffic disruptions, and equipment.

WHAT TO EXPECT DURING CONSTRUCTION
· Work hours are 7:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. Monday through Friday, and potentially some Saturdays.
· Construction will create noise, vibration and dust and may disrupt normal neighborhood activity.
· Traffic control signs will be set up. The contractor maintains local access, but expect delays.
· On-street parking in or near the work area is prohibited during construction hours. When crews are working on your block, please plan to move your vehicle to another block each day by 7:00 a.m.
· Equipment and materials are stored on nearby streets overnight.
· There will be periods of inactivity between construction phases.
· A city inspector is on-site during work hours and may be able to assist you with construction concerns. Inspectors typically wear a City of Portland safety vest and hard hat.
· Please stay clear of all construction activities and keep children and pets clear of all construction activities.
· Some tree trimming of branches that overhang the right-of-way will be occur and be conducted by professional arborists. Only branches that limit access of the construction teams will be trimmed.

FOR MORE INFORMATION
To learn more, or see a project map, go to www.portlandoregon.gov/bes/sellwoodmoreland

Thank you for your cooperation during this project. Please let us know if you have project related concerns regarding business operations, disability issues or medical or business deliveries. We’ll strive to provide quick response to your concerns, minimal disruption of your residence or business, and open and honest communication throughout the project.